#guestblog

Guest Blog: Asha's House

This blog is guest written by Miriam Smith.

Meet Asha. You've probably seen her around. By this time, you are saying to yourself, I'm sure I have never seen Asha. But you have.

Asha represents the thousands of individuals with disabilities that reside in the Nebraska area. Through no fault of their own, they require the assistance and care from others. Here's Asha's story.

Guest blog: It Takes Heart

This blog is guest written by Kim Kanellis, communications coordinator for The Foster Kitten Project. 

Often, the word “rescue” is used to express the act of accepting an animal into care for the purpose of protecting and caring for that animal until a permanent adoptive home can be found, but we don’t commonly talk about the “hearts” that are associated with these acts. So far in 2023, the “hearts” behind The Foster Kitten Project have helped almost 200 kittens, but what does this mean?

Guest blog: Medical Solutions declares “Human-first”

This blog is guest-written by Craig Meier, CEO of Medical Solutions

As CEO of Medical Solutions, one of the nation’s largest healthcare talent ecosystems, I often think about what it means to “care.” It is at the core of what we do and how we live and lead within our company and in our communities.

Guest blog: An update from Smile Baggs

This blog is guest-written by Sarah Phelps, Smile Baggs Board Member

Our Smile Baggs founder, Desree Coleman, often says that she wants working moms to have the opportunities, resources, and respite that she didn’t have as the single working mother of two children. She sees that moms in our community could thrive and lead so much more with a little help along the way. 

Guest blog: Reflection on voting rights during Black History Month

This blog is guest written by Heather Engdahl of Civic Nebraska

From its inception, the United States has devalued, disrespected, and criminalized Black people. For each attempt to address the institutionalized racism in this country, there has been a response of restrictive policy or discriminatory practices to maintain power and control by the white and wealthy.